Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Christmas is a wonderful time to reflect on the birth of Christ and all that led up to it. Mary had to say “yes” for God’s plan to move forward.
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.
Luke 1:30-31
We too are part of God’s plan. We too are asked to participate in God’s plan for humanity. Are we saying “yes”? Or is our common response, “I’ll think about it?” What if the Blessed Virgin Mary responded that way? We want change in the world, and the Lord hears our prayers, but we all need to assent to His plan for the world to change.
Begin at home as friends and relatives who come to visit. Are you witnessing to Christ by keeping Christ in Christmas? Are you being kind and loving to the hard to love? Are you challenging lies with the truth in love? Or are you trying not to make waves? In which way are you imitating Christ?
Perhaps you think this can't be that important, but perhaps it’s best to practice now, because it’s likely there will soon be a time when Christians are not allowed to speak out. There might not be a tomorrow to put it off to.
Persevere in prayer for your family and one another. Pray that the Light of the World would shine more brightly in our souls, so that together with Christ, we can chase away the darkness.
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. Luke 1:46-47
Come Holy Spirit, fill us with your Light that we may fully proclaim and rejoice in our King!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Prepare to receive the Light. Pass it on!
